Unfortunately, there is no Weight Watchers or similar slimming group in Oman, so if you have a few pounds to shift, you’re on your own. You might benefit from the various slimming treatments on offer at Ayana Spa in Shati Al Qurm – depending on your needs, specialists recommend a combination of treatments such as ultrasonic treatment, lymphatic drainage, body sculpting massage and healthy eating programmes. 

Apollo Medical Centre in Ruwi has an obesity clinic aimed at helping you control your weight in a healthy way. While the clinic will focus on your eating habits and give you diet and exercise guidelines to follow, in severe cases of obesity they may prescribe certain medications. 

VLCC Wellness Centres offers dietary plans and slimming programs from its locations in Shati Al Qurm (24 695 157) and Al Mawaleh (24 553 535) outside Muscat.

Most gyms have professionally trained staff who can advise you on a healthy eating plan along with an exercise regime. They will monitor your progress until you achieve the results you are after.